Reader Safety Glasses

Our eyesight is one of the most precious things we own, and with safety glasses becoming more and more advanced, fashionable and highly affordable there really is no excuse not to protect your eyesight.

For those of us that need extra magnification when reading whilst also requiring the added element of safety, there are a huge range of options available.

Safety glasses are used for a huge range of purposes, and are suitable for anyone working amongst any form of potentially dangerous situation. There are over 2,000 eye-related work injuries every single day in the USA, most of which could have been prevented had they worn the adequate eye protection.

Safety glasses are made to conform to very strict safety standards, and must pass rigorous tests before being given an official safety rating in the USA. There are two main types of safety glasses - basic impact and high impact. Whilst basic impact is suitable for most peoples circumstances, it is always advised to buy the maximum protection available.

Basic impact safety glasses are tested by dropping a 1 inch diameter steel ball onto the lenses from a height of 10 feet. If the lenses don't crack, chip or break then they will be given a basic impact safety rating (marked on the glasses with a Z87). High impact safety glasses are tested by having a ¼ inch steel ball shot at them with a gun at a speed of 50 feet per second. If they do not crack, break, chip or come away from the frames then they will be given a Z87+ rating.

 

 

There are a huge range of different safety glasses to suit all purposes, including polarized, anti-scratch, tinted etc. Reader safety glasses have built in magnification that is ideal either for reading small print or for general added vision improvement even for those who don't necessarily require it.

There are numerous different brands of reader safety glasses available in the USA. They can be purchased from as little as $5 per pair. They come in a wide choice of styles, colors and sizes, so there is certain to be a pair that suits both your taste and needs.

HTP America, Inc. have a great selection of reader safety glasses. They come with a range of different options, including seven different choices of polycarbonate lenses, a range of diopter strengths (+1.0, +1.5, +2.0, and +2.5). They also have 99% ultraviolet protection. They also exceed the standards set by the Z87+ high impact rating.

You can also purchase bifocal reader safety glasses. There is no point spending hundreds of dollars on prescription safety glasses if you only need them for reading. Bifocal reader safety glasses are the perfect alternative.

 

* AO SUNGLASSES are NOT ANSI Z87.1-2003 safety glasses

 

Pyramex have a great selection of bifocal reader safety glasses. They come with a choice of lens color such as clear or grey, as well as in a range of stylish frames. The Pyramex V2 Reader Bifocal Safety Glasses, for example feature a curved dual-lens design that ensures protection from every angle around your eye. They also have nose buds to prevent slippage off the nose. The grey lens helps prevent glare from bright and shiny surfaces. They can be purchased for as little as US$8.50.

Olympic also have a great range of reader safety glasses. Their Olympic 30-06 Bifocal Safety Glasses offer a choice of lens colors such as yellow, clear and brown. They have a soft rubber nose pad with adjustable fingers to provide the ultimate customized comfort. You can purchase these for around $10 per pair.

AO Safety sell reader safety glasses with the added benefit of anti-fog lenses. They have a stylish wraparound design with a choice of lenses such as clear, grey or amber available for as little as $10 per pair. For something even more advanced, AO Safety's Light Vision2 LED Bifocal Safety Glasses will not fail to impress. They have two bright LED's on either side of the frames that are perfect for hands-free lighting with a swivel and adjust option for directional convenience. They have long life batteries that are replaceable. The lenses are also anti-fog, and are a bargain at as little as $17 per pair.